The Grapevine: Women's Success Summit a Success
By Rosalyn Queen on October 22, 2026 from The Grapevine
The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce presented a new event to Harrison County, which was a great success and will possibly be an annual event. The Women’s Success Summit played to a sold out audience. The sponsor for this program was Stockmeier Urethanes, and it was held at the Uptown Event Center in Clarksburg.
Marla Ferree, Interim Director of the Harrison County Chamber, invited all present to “have a seat at the table” and enjoy an afternoon about more than professional development. She said, “We will learn about connection conversation, encouragement, and empowerment. We will
step away from the everyday demands of work in life and meet other incredible women in our community.”
step away from the everyday demands of work in life and meet other incredible women in our community.”
Leading this discussion “at the table” was moderator Marissa Sayre and the panelists were Amy Haberbosch-Wilson, Melissa Martinkat, Rachel Romano, Laura Winans, Stephanie Hayhurst-Hall, Susan Miley, Cheri Satterfield, Lisa Lang, and Lotus MacDowell.
The panelists broke into groups of three led by the moderator and shared their experiences. The purpose of the discussions was to step away from the everyday demands of work and life, meet other women from our community, and see the change that happens when women support women. The panelists took questions from the audience at the end of each session.
The afternoon included a special luncheon prepared by the PWA and several door prizes were awarded to those present. Ferree closed the summit by thanking those present for having a seat at the table and for taking time out to connect to listen to learn and to support women in our community.
I enjoyed this event more than any other I have attended lately. I hope that I will be able to attend the second annual Women’s Success Summit. I had the opportunity to meet several young professional women in our area who truly make a difference. Although they were very professional, they also delighted me with stories about their work life. I came away from the afternoon knowing that we are in good hands for the future from these women.
To learn more about the Harrison County Chamber and to join, call Marla at the Chamber office at 304-624-6331. There are many exciting events coming up soon.
Stay healthy, get ready for cold weather, and until next week, “Now You Have Heard It Through The Grapevine.”
Editor's Note: Pictured top row, left to right, are Lotus MacDowell, Amy Haberbosch-Wilson, Stephanie Hayhurst-Hall, Marisa Sayre and Cheri Satterfield. Pictured bottom row, left to right, are Lauren Winans, Susan Miley, Lisa Lang, Rachel Romano and Melissa Martinkat.
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